Fourth-from-bottom Sowerby United, who play Bridge next Wedenesday, inched nearer safety with a goalless draw at home to Calder ‘76 last night.

Four goals from Carlton Balmer helped Elland United win 7-2 away to fellow mid-table side King Cross Warley in last night’s other Premier Division contest.

Division Two champions AFC Crossleys had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their final league match away to Denholme Reserves, Adam Gill scoring for the hosts and Richard Stock hitting the target for Crossleys.